Oct. 5, 2011 50 Years of Caring, CFC Fundraising at Edwards Federal employees and servicemembers have been joining forces for the Combined Federal Campaign more than 50 years now. Units are participating at all levels and in true Air Force style, it is a team event. Led and co-chaired by Majors Chad Holt and Patrick Merriman, of the Air Force Operational
April 21, 2011 Save a tree - Get coffee mug filled for free at Starbucks on Earth Day In the spirit of Earth Day, the Edwards Air Force Base Starbucks location is offering a free cup of coffee to all those who bring in their own coffee mug on Apr. 22. Additionally, the store will offer a 20-percent discount to anyone who wants to purchase a Starbucks travel mug on Apr. 22.
May 24, 2010 The origin of Memorial Day Decoration Day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died while serving in the military. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War - celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War - it was expanded after World War I.Following the end of the Civil War, many
May 12, 2010 Flight Test Historical Foundation hosts aviation awards The Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted the first Excellence in Aviation Awards, May 8, at the Proud Bird Restaurant here.Those being honored were retired Air Force test pilots Bob Hoover, retired Brig. Gen. Robert L. "Bob" Cardenas and Clay Lacy. Air Force pilot David C. Tallichet, Jr., who
May 5, 2010 Environmental Management, 95th Air Base Wing host Earth Day 2010 Team Edwards celebrated Earth Day 2010 with environmental exhibits, activities and information stations set up at the Center of Excellence, May 4.The basewide celebration was hosted by Environmental Management and 95th Air Base Wing, and marked the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day observance
April 26, 2010 Commander Sets Spring Clean-Up Week Col. Jerry Gandy, 95th Air Base Wing commander, has set May 3 through 7 as "Edwards AFB Spring Clean-Up Week" and solicits the support of everyone on base. A large portion of the week should be focused on cleaning up trash. The accumulation of trash is not only an eyesore, but also a potential fire
April 26, 2010 95 CG's Earth Day success Thinking globally and acting locally, members of the 95th Communications Group dedicated their Earth Day to cleaning their adopted lot and campus, while collecting and recycling used equipment and paper. Members collected 250 obsolete IT components and 150 pounds of paper. Nearly 30 large boxes of
March 31, 2010 Edwards completes housing project Team Edwards celebrated the completion of the housing construction project, that built 291 new homes here March 26. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1486 South Palmetto Drive marked the end of a five-year, $100-million project, which brings new homes and improved quality of life to the community.The
March 31, 2010 Edwards AFAF committee holds bowling tournament Team Edwards 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund committee held a bowling tournament at the High Desert Lanes March 26.Roughly 90 Airmen from across the base attended the event."This event was well attended by all units across the base," said Master Sgt. Tonya Freeman, Edwards AFAF campaign key worker.